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TWGC 11 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greg Dellaria and Jacob Clarke. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Greg Dellaria! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jacob Clarke!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Clarke tries to keep at a distance but Dellaria has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dellaria has clasped his hands together around Clarke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Dellaria (4) vs (0) Clarke
Clarke is looking to reverse the position.
Dellaria controls the position.
Clarke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dellaria (4) vs (2) Clarke
Dellaria controlling the position well.
My spies in The Butcher's Block inform me that Clarke has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Dellaria is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dellaria is controlling Clarke's trapped leg to prevent Clarke from advancing to side control.
Dellaria is refusing to be controlled, as Clarke sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarke looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Clarke wants to work for an arm triangle but Dellaria is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dellaria controlling the position for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clarke wants to advance to full mount but Dellaria doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Clarke looking to pass the guard.
Dellaria has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dellaria is pulling down on Clarke's head. It's preventing any offense from Clarke, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Clarke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Dellaria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarke is looking to advance position but Dellaria won't allow it.
Dellaria is trying to maintain the position but Clarke is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clarke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dellaria tries to get to full guard but Clarke has control of the leg.
Dellaria is trying to maintain the position but Clarke is very close to passing his half guard.
Dellaria controlling the position well.
Dellaria wants to get back to full guard.
Dellaria is staying active underneath Clarke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria trying to control but Clarke postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Clarke is trying to control the action in half guard but Dellaria is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Clarke sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Clarke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dellaria is staying active underneath Clarke, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria gets back to full guard.
Dellaria is controlling Clarke's posture.
Dellaria looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clarke is one step ahead there.
Dellaria is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clarke trying to control the position from guard on top but Dellaria is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clarke pushes down on Dellaria's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria is trying to control but can't.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dellaria keeps working.
Dellaria is looking to control Clarke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dellaria avoid being mounted?
Dellaria trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Clarke manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dellaria (4) vs (5) Clarke
Clarke controlling his opponent.
Dellaria really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dellaria might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clarke controlling from mount.
Clarke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Clarke fails to take his opponent's back.
Dellaria tries to hold on but Clarke postures up.
Clarke prevents Dellaria from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clarke fails to advance to Dellaria's back.
Dellaria is in all sorts of trouble here.
Clarke controlling from the full mount.
Dellaria wants to control but Clarke is having none of it.
Clarke trying to control but Dellaria is having none of it.
Dellaria is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clarke trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dellaria tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dellaria tries to lock up and control but Clarke gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dellaria stops Clarke from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Clarke takes Dellaria's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Dellaria is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Dellaria (4) vs (8) Clarke
Clarke is looking to control Dellaria but Dellaria is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Clarke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dellaria manages to reverse the position and now he's in Clarke's guard. Nice work there by Dellaria.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dellaria (6) vs (8) Clarke
Clarke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dellaria controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Clarke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Clarke keeping moving, preventing Dellaria from controlling successfully.
Dellaria controlling from the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Clarke has his foot on Dellaria's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dellaria works his way back into a safe position though.
Dellaria passes Clarke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Clarke is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dellaria's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dellaria's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dellaria (6) vs (12) Clarke
Dellaria really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Clarke's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Dellaria looking very determined here, making life difficult for Clarke.
Clarke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Clarke working for a choke but Dellaria is defending well.
Dellaria tries to roll but Clarke sticks to his back.
Clarke is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Clarke tries to get the hooks in deep but Dellaria pushed the leg off.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Clarke wants to control the position but Dellaria frees himself and scrambles - Clarke manages to regain control in side control.
Clarke is looking to take a break and control but Dellaria is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clarke tries to advance to mount but Dellaria denies him.
Clarke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dellaria keeps working.
Clarke working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Clarke in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dellaria stops Clarke from passing to mount.
Clarke working away.
Clarke trying to control the action but Dellaria is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dellaria tries to control but Clarke manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Dellaria (6) vs (15) Clarke
And that's the end of the fight!
Clarke wins on points by 15 to 6.
In defeat, Greg Dellaria stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to all the fans in the audience tonight...I'll be back!'. |
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